Supplies needed:
  • Construction paper
  • Scissors
  • Markers or crayons
  • A pipe cleaner or curling ribbon for antennae
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Start by making a square piece of paper. To start making the square, fold one corner of a piece of paper over to the adjacent side.
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To finish making the square, cut off the small rectangle, forming a square (which is already folded into a triangle).
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Fold two opposite side over so that they meet at the fold.
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Fold the tip over to just meet the other folds.
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Fold the piece in half along the central axis.
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Fold the tail up.
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Make a short cut through the end of the fold in the tail. Fold the edges of the tail outwards.
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Draw eyes, fins, and any other patterns you like, and enjoy your whale.
By Josephine & Erika